Plow Pose | Halasana

PLOW POSE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Lie on your back with your arms by your sides and your legs extended.
2. Bend your knees and lift your legs, buttocks and back all at once.
3. Bring your knees close to your forehead, and support your back with your hands.
4. Slowly straighten your legs and spine, reach the toes to the floor, release the arms, squeeze the shoulder blades and interlace your fingers.
5. Stay in plow pose for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

MINDFULNESS PRACTICE

Breathe deeply, support your weight on your shoulders and arms, and not on your neck and head. Keep your legs fully extended and maintain your torso perpendicular to the floor.

HALASANA BENEFITS

Plow pose stretches the shoulders and back, calms the brain and helps release accumulated stress and tension. This pose also boosts circulation, strengthens the upper body and stimulates the immune system.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Shoulder, neck or back injury.

PREPARATORY, COMPLEMENTARY AND FOLLOW-UP POSES

Start with shoulderstand pose or bridge pose and then progress to plow pose. Continue with downward facing dog or seated forward bend.

RELATED YOGA POSES

Try these other yoga poses to relax and relieve stress and tension:
Revolved chair pose
Dolphin pose
Lord of the dance pose
Lotus pose

YOGA ESSENTIAL FLOWS